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Tottenham Man Charged With Murder of Sheryl Wilkins and Rape in January Attack

After a brief magistrates' hearing, the case now moves to the Old Bailey.

Overview

  • Simon Levy, 40, of Beaufoy Road in Tottenham, was arrested on 4 September and charged while in custody, according to the Metropolitan Police.
  • He faces counts of murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, two rapes and intentional suffocation linked to incidents on 24 August and 25 January on Tottenham High Road.
  • Sheryl Wilkins, 39, was found unresponsive at 7.30am on 24 August on Tottenham High Road and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
  • Levy appeared at Highbury Corner magistrates' court on Monday, was remanded in custody, and is scheduled to appear at the Central Criminal Court on Wednesday.
  • Police said the 35-year-old second victim is receiving specialist support and appealed for information quoting reference 1721/24AUG or via Crimestoppers.